Follow Up On Scott Arrest

FOLLOW-UP:

After the arrest of Bryia Lattimore Scott on December 19, 2024, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a concerned parent on December 20th about another incident involving Scott and a child in the same classroom.

Upon further investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit, it was determined that Scott assaulted a special needs child on December 18th. The assault was reported to the administration of the school on December 18th by concerned aides working with students in the same classroom. Scott has been arrested today (12/30) and charged with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child. This investigation is ongoing.

“I want to commend the teachers aides for stepping up and reporting this incident involving one of their co-workers. I am thankful for them being forthcoming, as we all share concern for the wellbeing of these children.”

-Sheriff Don Reynolds